Partially decomposed organic material (5)

I believe the answer is:

humus

(Other definitions for humus that I've seen before include "decomposing organic matter" , "garden material" , "Fertilising agent" , "Decaying organic material" , "Decomposed vegetation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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